Buyer Planner

About KARL STORZ

From the operating room to surgery centers—and everywhere in between—KARL STORZ North America is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization solutions. We design specialty innovations, smart instruments and devices, integrated ecosystems, and intelligent imaging—to build a more connected, software-enabled operating room.

As an independent, family-owned MedTech company, we ambitiously think in generations instead of quarters to improve patients' lives around the world.

About The Role

The Buyer Planner is responsible for Finished Goods inventory management and supply planning activities for an assigned portfolio of products, most of which are sourced from KARL STORZ manufacturing sites. This mid-level Supply Planning role is focused on ensuring the Right Product is in the Right Place, at the Right Time, at the Right Cost, from the Right Supplier — managing all supply planning activities to maintain appropriate stock coverage levels that deliver the highest level of customer service while meeting the Company's inventory priorities and goals.

This role is based in our Auburn, MA facility.

What You'll Do

Partner with Demand Planning, Marketing, and Product Management to develop demand and supply plansCreate purchase orders with suppliers, factoring in established order-to-delivery lead times, volume discounts, and effective order handling quantitiesVerify supplier acknowledgment of orders, including their ability to deliver as requested and at the price and terms listed on the POCommunicate with suppliers to expedite or de-expedite order deliveries as demand patterns shiftCollaborate with Transportation and Warehouse Inbound teams to resolve transportation delays, shipment errors, and receiving discrepanciesWork with Quality on non-conforming product and "First Article" inspectionsSupport Accounts Payable in researching and resolving invoice discrepanciesCommunicate with Marketing and Product Management on product availability issues and lifecycle managementPartner with Customer Service to resolve sales order entry errorsFollow FDA Rules, Regulations, and Guidance for 21CFR820 as it applies to purchasing and related activities, and support the Quality Management SystemIdentify and initiate continuous improvement ideas to boost efficiency, improve service levels, and reduce waste

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in a related field; in lieu of a degree, 8 years of directly related work experience is requiredA minimum of 2-4 years of relevant experience with direct or transferable skillsStrong computer and systems skillsSolid analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and math skillsAbove-average written and verbal communication skills

What Will Make You Successful

Ability to handle multiple priorities and transition easily between topicsResults-oriented and self-motivated, with strong time management skillsAbility to adapt and demonstrate flexibility in managing changing priorities and work situationsStrong multicultural, cross-functional communication skills, along with financial and business acumenBachelor's degree with 4 years of related experience is a plusKnowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with an advanced skill level in Excel, is a plusFamiliarity with Material Resource Planning systems and SAP experience is a plus

Why KARL STORZ?

Join KARL STORZ and be part of a team creating medical innovations that truly make a difference. Beyond technology, you'll be part of a culture that values talent as its greatest asset, empowering you to contribute to a mission that improves patient care worldwide.

Ready to make an impact? Apply to be our next Buyer Planner and help us build the future of MedTech together.